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Do you have an engineering or physical science degree? Are you fascinated by new product designs and technical developments? Join our team and let us train you to become a highly qualified and expert Patent Attorney, so you can help inventors, entrepreneurs and innovative businesses legally protect their cutting-edge ideas and innovations.
We are also happy to consider applications from Part-Qualified or Qualified British or European Patent Attorneys.
Why Do I Need an Engineering Or Science Background To Be A Patent Attorney?
To qualify as a British and European Patent Attorney, you must first have a STEM degree (Bachelors, Masters, or PhD). Because we handle the legal protection of innovative and cutting-edge concepts and ideas every day, having a technical background and an inquisitive mind is critical (hence the requirement for a STEM background). This allows you to quickly grasp the concepts and developments created by design teams, inventors, and entrepreneurs, before then considering the options for robust legal protection.
What Is the Role Of A Trainee Patent Attorney?
* Analysing and understanding inventions and technical developments, to then crystalise the core inventive concept that needs protecting
* Reviewing technical, engineering and scientific documents to determine whether an invention is new and/or innovative
* Being trained to describe inventions in precise legal and technical terms
* Corresponding with patent examiners and associates worldwide to argue for an invention’s patentability
* Helping and supporting existing and prospective clients with legal and business development advice
* Being trained to consider and advise on contentious matters involving copying and infringement
* Qualifying to be both a British and European patent attorney
What Skills and Attributes Does A Trainee Patent Attorney Need?
* A first-class degree (Bachelors, Masters, PhD) in Engineering or Physical Science
* Recently or relatively recently graduated
* Has an interest in a broad range of technical matters
* Is inquisitive and capable of independent research into interesting and potentially unfamiliar topics
* Would like the challenge and satisfaction of learning to deal with national and international patent drafting, prosecution, and enforcement matters
* Wants to be based in Cheltenham
How Will I Progress and Qualify As A Patent Attorney?
To qualify firstly as a British Patent Attorney, we will train you ‘on the job’, give you in-house training seminars, and there is external training course that you can attend.
This will prepare you for the following UK examinations which are overseen by our Chartered Institute ( and which are typically sat over roughly a three year period:
* Basic British Patent Law
* Basic English Law
* Copyright and Design Law
* International Patent Law
* Trademark Law
* Advanced British Patent Law
* Validity and Infringement
Similarly, to qualify as a European patent attorney (see the European Patent Institute for more detail), we will train you as above over a similar time frame to sit:
Tell Me About Albright IP
Established in 2007, Albright IP is a young, dynamic, and growing firm with great career opportunities for enthusiastic and driven individuals.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our training, and the first-class technical calibre of our friendly and supportive teams. You will not find a better place to learn.
Where Is the Job Vacancy?
This vacancy is in our Cheltenham Office, located in the Montpellier area. It is a 5-minute stroll to the shopping centre and gardens, and a 10-minute drive to the M5 motorway.
How Do I Apply To Be A Trainee Patent Attorney With Albright IP?
If you are interested in joining our first-class team and training to be one of the best patent attorneys in the UK, please send your CV with a formal covering letter explaining your suitability.
Seniority level
* Internship
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
* Industries
* Law Practice
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